Heating and Ventilation News
10 August 2011
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£3 billion sustainable energy plans unveiled
Scottish Power has submitted proposals for a £3 billion investment to energy industry regulator Ofgem. -
Energy price hikes create business opportunities
Service suppliers are seeing an unexpected boost in business as energy price rises lead consumers in some areas to look elsewhere for their servicing requirements. -
HSE to focus on smaller sites after larger firms show improvement
The Health and Safety Executive will be focusing on smaller companies and smaller sites, according to new guidance from chief construction inspector Philip White. -
Industry warned over Green Deal risks
A new report has warned that the construction industry runs the risk of becoming a second-tier supplier to energy companies and retailers under the Green Deal. -
Mears reports profits boost on back of contract wins
Mears has won more than half of the contracts it has bid for since January, with profits jumping by seven per cent as a result. -
Scottish public wants more houses
A new poll has found that the Scottish public feels that housing, schools and hospitals should be prioritised ahead of major infrastructure projects like the Forth Replacement Crossing. -
Social housing framework deal announced
Social housing procurement firm Cyntra has awarded a framework deal worth a total of £800 million over four years. -
Tax crackdown on HVAC sector leads to five arrests
HM Revenue & Customs has announced that five plumbers, all of whom are Gas Safe registered, have been arrested as part of its ongoing focus on the heating and plumbing sector. -
Which? exposes boiler servicing shortcomings
Consumer magazine Which? has found that four out of 10 engineers called out to service a boiler failed “to do their job properly”.
